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150 Million Americans Face Cancer Risk from PFAS

1/28/2025

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A startling study from the University of Southern California uncovers that more than 150 million Americans are at a 33% increased risk of cancer due to PFAS contamination in their drinking water. These persistent "forever chemicals," present in nearly half of U.S. water supplies, are tied to multiple cancer types. The EPA aims to regulate PFAS by 2029, yet many experts argue for even stricter measures.

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A startling study from the University of Southern California uncovers that more than 150 million Americans are at a 33% increased risk of cancer due to PFAS contamination in their drinking water. These persistent "forever chemicals," present in nearly half of U.S. water supplies, are tied to multiple cancer types. The EPA aims to regulate PFAS by 2029, yet many experts argue for even stricter measures.